The Art of Public Speaking: Speaking to Persuade Chapter 16 Quiz
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What is the main focus of persuasive speeches?

  • Questions of policy (correct)
  • Questions of ethics
  • Questions of value
  • Questions of fact

What does 'mental dialogue' refer to in the context of public speaking?

  • The use of rhetorical questions in a speech
  • The speaker's internal thought process
  • The interaction between the speaker and the audience (correct)
  • The non-verbal cues from the audience

What are the ethical goals of persuasion?

  • Creating mental give-and-take
  • Changing people's beliefs (correct)
  • Changing people's actions
  • Reinforcing people's actions

What is the 'target audience' in the context of public speaking?

<p>The portion of the audience the speaker most wants to persuade (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of persuasion focuses on advocating for or against specific policies or courses of action?

<p>Questions of policy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'degrees of persuasion' refer to in public speaking?

<p>The varying levels of influence speakers have over their audience (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a Question of Fact deal with?

<p>The truth or falsity of an assertion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the specific purpose of the persuasive speech on capital punishment?

<p>To persuade the audience that capital punishment is morally and legally wrong (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes a Question of Policy?

<p>Convinces the audience that a policy is desirable and avoids encouraging action to support it (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the central idea of the speech on an earthquake hitting California?

<p>There are three good reasons to believe that an earthquake will hit California in the next ten years (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What violates the biblical commandment 'Thou shalt not kill' according to the text?

<p>Capital punishment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Passive Agreement aim to achieve?

<p>Convinces the audience that a policy is desirable and encourages action to support it (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the specific purpose of Passive Agreement?

<p>To persuade the audience that a policy is desirable without encouraging action to support it (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Immediate Action' aims to convince the audience to do what?

<p>Act in support of a policy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Main Focus of Persuasive Speeches

The primary objective of persuasion speeches is to influence audiences to accept a specific point of view or course of action.

Mental Dialogue in Public Speaking

It represents the ongoing mental interplay between the speaker and the audience, where ideas are exchanged and responses are elicited.

Ethical Goals of Persuasion

They aim to ethically shift people's perspectives on certain issues. This involves promoting understanding, respect, and responsible decision-making.

Target Audience in Public Speaking

It's the specific segment of the audience that the speaker most wants to influence. Understanding their needs and beliefs is crucial to effective persuasion.

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Questions of Policy

This type of persuasion focuses on advocating for or against specific policies or courses of action, encouraging the audience to consider their implications.

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Degrees of Persuasion

It refers to the varying levels of influence that speakers have over their audience. This can range from minimal to significant, depending on factors like credibility and emotional appeal.

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Questions of Fact

They involve examining the truth or falsity of a particular statement. This often relies on evidence, logical reasoning, and factual data to support the speaker's claim.

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Specific Purpose of Persuasive Speech on Capital Punishment

To convince the audience that capital punishment is ethically and legally problematic, urging them to reconsider its use and advocate for alternatives.

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Question of Policy: Passive Agreement

It argues for the desirability of a policy, highlighting its benefits and advantages, but it does not explicitly call for immediate action. It focuses on establishing understanding and agreement.

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Specific Purpose of Passive Agreement

Its specific purpose is to convince the audience that a policy is beneficial without urging them to take specific action. It aims to build support and acceptance rather than immediate involvement.

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Immediate Action

It aims to persuade the audience to actively participate in supporting a particular policy. This involves encouraging concrete actions, such as signing petitions, contacting officials, or volunteering time.

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Capital Punishment: Violation

It is the act of taking a life, which violates the sanctity of human life and contradicts the principle of non-violence.

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Study Notes

Persuasive Speeches

  • The main focus is to influence the audience's attitudes, beliefs, or actions towards a particular topic.

Mental Dialogue

  • Refers to the internal conversation an audience member has with themselves while listening to a speech.

Ethical Goals of Persuasion

  • Respect for the audience's autonomy and dignity
  • Truthfulness and honesty in the message
  • Avoidance of manipulative tactics
  • Focus on the common good

Target Audience

  • The specific group of people the speaker aims to persuade.

Types of Persuasion

  • Advocacy persuasion: focuses on advocating for or against specific policies or courses of action.

Degrees of Persuasion

  • Refers to the extent to which the speaker wants to influence the audience's attitudes, beliefs, or actions.

Questions of Fact

  • Deal with whether something is true or not.

Specific Purpose

  • The specific goal or objective of the persuasive speech, e.g., to persuade the audience to take a particular stance on capital punishment.

Question of Policy

  • Deals with whether a particular course of action should be taken.

Central Idea

  • The main message or claim of the speech, e.g., an earthquake hitting California.

Biblical Commandment

  • Capital punishment violates the biblical commandment "Thou shalt not kill."

Passive Agreement

  • Aims to achieve a subtle, indirect agreement from the audience.

  • Specific purpose: to create a sense of mutual understanding without explicitly asking for agreement.

Immediate Action

  • Aims to convince the audience to take immediate action or make a decision.

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Test your knowledge on the techniques and ethics of persuasion as discussed in Chapter 16 of 'The Art of Public Speaking' by Stephen E. Lucas. Explore the methods of creating, reinforcing, and changing people's beliefs or actions, while also considering ethical goals and approaches in persuasion.

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